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Melissa Kottke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Emory University School of Medicine. She serves as Director of the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health and Medical Director of the Teen Services Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Additionally, she holds roles as Associate Director of the Center for Reproductive Health Research in the SouthEast (RISE) and Research Core Co-Director. Her academic leadership includes serving as Principal Investigator for the Changing Landscape of Georgia's Publicly Funded Reproductive Healthcare study and Co-Investigator for the Confidentiality and Parental Involvement study.
Education:
- MD – University of Minnesota School of Medicine
- MPH – Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
- MA – Goizueta School of Business at Emory University
Research Focus: Dr. Kottke’s work centers on adolescent and reproductive health, including sexual behavior, confidentiality in healthcare, and policy implications for women’s health services. Her research integrates clinical practice with public health strategies to address healthcare access for marginalized populations.
Grants & Leadership: Leads major studies on public health infrastructure in Georgia and confidentiality protocols in adolescent care. Collaborates extensively through multi-institutional research networks.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Jane Fonda Center and RISE Center, focusing on translational research to improve reproductive health outcomes in the southeastern U.S.
